Doddsville, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 68 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.0%
 
Males: 51  (76.0%)
Females: 17  (24.0%)
Median resident age:

30.7 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 38736

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,370 (it was $19,000 in 2000)
Doddsville:

$31,370
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $8,278 (it was $6,359 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,868 (it was $20,800 in 2000)
Doddsville:

$99,868
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $153,721; detached houses: $159,926; townhouses or other attached units: $102,512; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,365; mobile homes: $63,714
March 2022 cost of living index in Doddsville: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 90.4%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 90.3% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Doddsville, MS (2022)
    • 19096.9%Black alone
    • 21.0%White alone



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Doddsville, Mississippi as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Doddsville is 43 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 128 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 89 people per square mile   (very low).

Doddsville, Mississippi map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Doddsville town:

1.2% ($250)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (94.3 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (105.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (367.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Ruleville, MS (2.2 miles ),
Sunflower, MS (2.8 miles ),
Schlater, MS (3.2 miles ),
Drew, MS (3.2 miles ),
Boyle, MS (3.5 miles ),
Cleveland, MS (3.6 miles ),
Mississippi Valley State University, MS (3.8 miles ),
Renova, MS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.66 N, Longitude: 90.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Doddsville, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Doddsville, MS in 2022

Doddsville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+11.3%).

Average climate in Doddsville, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Doddsville, Mississippi average temperatures Doddsville, Mississippi average precipitation Doddsville, Mississippi humidity Doddsville, Mississippi wind speed Doddsville, Mississippi snowfall Doddsville, Mississippi sunshine Doddsville, Mississippi clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.9. This is about average.

City:

64.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Doddsville-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the Doddsville town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Doddsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 307% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.4 miles away from Doddsville center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.0 miles away from Doddsville center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 204.9 miles away from Doddsville center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 152.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 168.0 miles away from Doddsville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sunflower County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Floods: 8, Winds: 4, Freezes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Doddsville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Doddsville:

  • SANDANNA HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • SAINT JOHNS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • NORTH SUNFLOWER CTY HOSP HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • RULEVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • RULEVILLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • MONETTE HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DREW, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Doddsville:

  • Delta State University (about 14 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 15 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 15 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 42 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Holmes Community College (about 60 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 74 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 75 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)

Points of interest:

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Church in Doddsville: Old Jerusalem Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: James Eastland - Politician.

Sunflower County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.0 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.6%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Doddsville:

Marital status in Doddsville, MS
  • Never married: 89.4%
  • Now married: 2.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 1.7%

For population 25 years and over in Doddsville:

  • High school or higher: 16.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 27.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Doddsville, MS (based on Sunflower County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,39040
Black Protestant2,15212
Mainline Protestant2,01116
Catholic2122
Other51
None18,680-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Sunflower County:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

7.10 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Sunflower County:

13.2%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Sunflower County:

40.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

25.5%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.3%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Doddsville:

16.8%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.7%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Doddsville:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Doddsville:

37.5%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Doddsville:

51.6%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Doddsville:

83.5%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Doddsville, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$732
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$201
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$161
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,094

Doddsville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($411.76)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($411.76)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($205.88)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($132.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($88.24)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($73.53)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($29.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($14.71)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($14.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($14.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($14.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($14.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $32,000 ($470.59)

Doddsville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($117.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($14.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($58.82)
    Rents: $3,000 ($44.12)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($14.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $29,000 ($426.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($250.00)
    Other: $6,000 ($88.24)
    Highways: $3,000 ($44.12)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($205.88)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($88.24)

Doddsville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($235.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($191.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($44.12)

Doddsville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($1029.41)

Strongest AM radio stations in Doddsville:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCLD (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDSK (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WABG (960 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: GREENWOOD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Doddsville:

  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WNLA-FM (105.5 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: SHAMROCK BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Doddsville:

  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WHCQ-LP (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Doddsville fatal accident list:

May 2, 2020 09:42 PM, Sr-442, Lat: 33.658011, Lon: -90.515503, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 19, 2005 11:59 PM, Us-49w, Lat: 33.658100, Lon: -90.523770, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 14, 1984 04:00 PM, 670001, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.2mTotal length
  • $884,375,000Total costs
  • 12,860Total average daily traffic
  • 1,974Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,905Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Mike D Kuhn, 218-T Mccarty Rd (Lat: 33.675278 Lon: -90.502500), Type: 104.8, Overall height: 103.6 m

  • Michael D Kuhn, 218-T Mccarty Rd (Lat: 33.675278 Lon: -90.502500), Type: 104.8, Overall height: 103.6 m

  • DONALD E WILDMON, Bobby Kirk Rd (Lat: 33.603611 Lon: -90.609167), Type: 207.0, Overall height: 207 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Tomscott@afa.Net, , Tupel-o, Phone: (601) 844-8888

  • Edward G Roach, 218-T Mccarty Rd (Lat: 33.675278 Lon: -90.502500), Type: 104.8, Overall height: 103.6 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 216 Mccarty Road (Ms10399-A) (Lat: 33.675167 Lon: -90.502750), Type: 105.5, Overall height: 103.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 216 Mccarty Road (Ms10399-A) (Lat: 33.675167 Lon: -90.502750), Type: 105.5, Overall height: 103.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Bobby Kirk Rd (Lat: 33.603611 Lon: -90.609167), Type: 207.0, Overall height: 207 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Tomscott@afa.Net, , Tupel-o, Phone: (601) 844-8888


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WD5EZB, Licensee ID: L00362973, Grant Date: 08/03/1998, Expiration Date: 08/03/2008, Cancellation Date: 06/19/2001, Registrant: Glenn L Bright, 146 Bright Rd, Doddsville, MS 38736

  • Call Sign: WD5O, Previous Call Sign: AA5MQ, Licensee ID: L00483764, Grant Date: 04/29/2009, Expiration Date: 07/15/2019, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2021, Certifier: Barney J Lovett, Registrant: Barney J Lovett, 1323 Hwy 442, Doddsville, MS 38736

  • Call Sign: N5GLB, Previous Call Sign: WD5EZB, Licensee ID: L00362973, Grant Date: 04/07/2021, Expiration Date: 06/19/2031, Certifier: Glenn L Bright, Registrant: Glenn L Bright, 146 Bright Rd, Doddsville, MS 38736


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Doddsville, MS
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.7%Electricity
  • 6.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Doddsville, MS
  • 100.0%Electricity


Doddsville compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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